Re-installed Mac OS X on I-Mac, will migration asst. return files etc. to new config.

My I-Mac desktop was currupted. Reinstalled operating disks. How should I use Migration Assistant to get Mac back with my Mail and I Photos etc. Now even Safari says it's Version 4.0.2. I'm stuck. Lester

Where is your files and stuff?
1: Get you machine connected online and use Software Update first.
2: Install your programs from fresh sources is always best.
3: Then if your user files are on a TM drive then use Migraine assistant.
or
If your files are on a data drive, then drag and drop manually into their Music, Documents, Pictures etc. but you need to create a new user that matches your old user, and you need to change the hard drive to match what it was before just to avoid problems.
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